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This is an incredible sounding DAC with lots of features. It has the femto clock upgrade. This lowers phase jitter by over 80% and reduces phase noise in the digital circuit.
It uses ESS Sabre PRO chips with a newer iteration of ESS' HyperStreamDAC technology.
It has fully-balanced circuitry, hi-res PCM and 4x DSD capability. Inputs are 2x optical, 2x coax, and USB. Outputs are balanced (xlr) and single ended (rca).
I'm consolidating my equipment, so I don't need a large separate DAC anymore.
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Wyred 4 Sound emerged in late 2007 from Atascadero, California, founded by EJ Sarmento, who honed his expertise at Cullen Circuits alongside industry veteran Rick Cullen. Sarmento launched the company to spearhead innovative designs, drawing on his background with respected names like PS Audio and Genesis Technologies. This American heritage underscores a commitment to pushing boundaries in high-performance audio without the constraints of larger corporate structures.
The brand excels in Class D amplifiers powered by ICEpower modules from Bang & Olufsen, delivering compact, efficient, and smooth-sounding monoblocks and integrated amps like the STI-500 and ST-1000. It also offers acclaimed DACs such as the DAC-2, music servers like the MS-1 with customizable SSD storage and versatile streaming, plus headphone amps, USB reclocker accessories for noise reduction, and ISO recovery units. Direct sales keep these components accessible while prioritizing differential circuitry for superior clarity and low noise floors.
Wyred 4 Sound holds a strong niche in the high-end boutique market, favored by audiophiles for affordable excellence that rivals pricier competitors. Reviewers praise its dynamic range, refined mids, and "Wyred sound" signature—tight bass, open staging, and startling accuracy—positioning it as a disruptor among discerning buyers seeking value-driven innovation over flashy branding.
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